Car-coupling



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G. W. BL'TZROTH 8v LRAYPHOLTZ.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE W. ELTZROTH AND ISAAC RAYPHOLTZ, OF MARION, INDIANA.

CAR-COUPLING.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 267,850, dated November 21, 1882.

Application led August 23, 1882. (No model.)

To all whom ttmay concern Be it known that We, GEORGE W. ELTZ- ROTH and ISAAC RAYPHOLTZ, of Marion, in the county of Grant and State of Indiana, have invented certain new and usefulIm provements in Gar-Couplin gs and we do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description ofthe invention, which will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to car-couplings, and has for its object to provide simple, durable, inexpensive, and efficient means for coupling the cars automatically and uncoupling without going between the cars. Y

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view ofthe end of a car equipped with our improved coupling. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view. Fig. 3 is a top view of the draw-head proper. Fig. 4 is a front view thereof. Fig. 5is a transverse sectional view on the line w x, Fig. 3.

Referring to thedrawings, A designates the draw-head, which is formed with the usual mouth, B, link-recess C, vertical piu-perforation D, and is capable of longitudinal movement by means of a rear spring, E, or other suitable means. In rear of perforation D, and in its top, the draw-head is provided with a longitudinal slot, F, connected with perforation .D by a groove, G, as shown. At the bottom ol' the'draw-head, in front of its rear wall, H, is secured a right-angular dat spring, I, comprising the vertical arm J and horizontal top arm, K. Spring I Works at the vertex of the angle in slot F, while its arm K moves in groove G, its circularly-notched end L normally extending over perforation D. On top the draw-head is secured an upright standard, M, having a bearing, N, at its top for the upper half, O, of the coupling-pin P and an eX- tension, Q, at its bottom. Extension Q is preferably formed by a plate,'as shown, which extends forwardly and horizontally, and is some distance above the top surface of the draw-head, said plate being provided with bearings R for the lower half of pin l?. The

latter is provided or formed at or near its center with an annular shoulder or iiange, S, which supports the pin when down and limits its vertical movement, so that it will not be entirely withdrawn from the draw-head.

T is a spring-supporting bracket or rest, arranged to extend in front of the draw-head, the latter being provided with openings U in each side. In one opening is pivote-d the end V of the wire forming the apron, the latter being constructed of 011e piece of spring-wire. From the end V the wire is continued to form side bar W, thence across to form the rest X,

and again up to form the side bar Y, at the top of the latter being provided a coil, Z, the end of which, A', passes through the opening U, and is bent over as shown. When the rest is down the end A bears against the top of the draw-head, and the rest will give,7 by

4reason of coil Z, to any Weight. At the same time the rest can be thrown up out of engagement to the position shown in dottedlines. The cross-bar X is preferably attened, as at B B', andserves to support the link when entering the adjoining draw-head. v

G is an additional stop for the coil Z.

ing between the cars, it is connected at its top by a chain, a, to the arm b of a cross-rod, c, journaled in bearings d d at the end ot' the car, and provided at its outer end with an operatingarm or handle, c. A chain,f, also extends from-arm b to the top ofthe car.

The operation and advantages of my invention will be readily understood. When the pin is elevated the spring I moves forward until its end L passes under the pin, which is thus supported in an elevated position. Now, when the link of the adjoining car enters the To provide for elevating the pin without go- 1 draw-head" it strikes spring I and forces it elevated front extension at its bottom, provid- In testimony that we claim the foregoing as ed with bearing R, the rightangular lat ourownwehave hereto affixed oursignatures in spring arranged in rear of the link-recess and presence of two witnesses. having eircularly-notched end L, and the coup- 5 ling-pin, having an about midway ange or GEORGE W. ELTZROTH.

shoulder, S, as set forth. f ISAAC RAYPHOLTZ.

2. The herein-described rest or bracket T, having end V, central cross-bar X, provided Witnesses: with flattened portions B', and end Z, formed J AMES M. BUCHANAN, 1o by a circular coil, as shown. JOHN P. CAMPBELL, Jr. 

